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# Katsu Hamanaka (1895–1982)

Katsu Hamanaka is a Japanese artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $13,797. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Katsu Hamanaka sold in 2026 for $16,891, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Katsu Hamanaka work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katsu Hamanaka work is $13,797.

The median Katsu Hamanaka print sells for $4,918 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $4,918 | $4,918 | — | 2022-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $158,858 | $558,433 | — | 2025-05-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,918 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Katsu Hamanaka worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Katsu Hamanaka work is $13,797. The median Katsu Hamanaka print sells for $4,918 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Katsu Hamanaka's auction record?

Katsu Hamanaka's auction record is $558,433, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Katsu Hamanaka auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/katsu-hamanaka (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.